Science news — October 8, 2026

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1. ScienceEnergy Sci

   Oct 8, 2026, 20:10 UTC

   

   Draconid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week

   The annual Draconid meteor shower is set to peak this week, from October 6 to 10, with the best viewing expected on the night of October 8 to 9. Unlike most meteor showers, the Draconids are visible in the evening hours, making it a convenient event for skywatchers. The shower originates from the constellation Draco and can produce up to 20 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. This year, the new moon will provide favorable viewing conditions.

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2. SciencePhysics

   Oct 8, 2026, 19:04 UTC

   

   OpenAI's AI Solves Hundreds of Mathematical Problems

   OpenAI has published findings on over 300 problems solved by its unreleased AI model, including progress on the Riemann hypothesis and solutions to the four-dimensional Kakeya conjecture. The company claims these results were generated by a single AI agent in response to a single query.

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3. ScienceTradeMarketsEquities

   Oct 8, 2026, 19:04 UTC

   

   ASX Set to Fall as Wall Street Retreats

   The Australian sharemarket is expected to open lower following a retreat on Wall Street. The S&P 500 index pulled back from its record high due to a decline in technology stocks. Oil prices rebounded, with Brent crude surpassing $US104 per barrel.

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4. SciencePrivacy

   Oct 8, 2026, 17:21 UTC

   Trump Declares 'Artificial Intelligence' Users as 'Enemies'

   President Trump, via Truth Social, has expressed that the White House considers individuals using the term 'Artificial Intelligence' instead of 'Super Intelligence' as 'THE ENEMY'. This stance was echoed in various news reports and social media posts.

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5. ScienceSemiconductors

   Oct 8, 2026, 16:50 UTC

   

   Trump Renames Artificial Intelligence to 'Superintelligence'

   U.S. President Donald Trump has officially renamed artificial intelligence (AI) to 'superintelligence' (SI), signing a decree to that effect. He believes the term 'artificial' makes AI sound fake, despite its remarkable capabilities. This move is part of Trump's efforts to assert U.S. dominance in the field of AI. However, the term 'superintelligence' has been previously used by philosopher Nick Bostrom to describe an intellect that greatly exceeds human cognitive performance in virtually all domains.

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6. ScienceTradeAR/VR

   Oct 8, 2026, 14:33 UTC

   

   AI Boosts Global Trade and Growth

   The World Trade Organization (WTO) has significantly raised its growth outlook for global goods trade in 2026, driven by the boom in artificial intelligence (AI). The WTO estimates that world merchandise trade will grow by 3.9% year-on-year by the end of 2026, more than double the 1.9% projected in March. This positive outlook is primarily due to the increased demand for AI-related products such as semiconductors and data centers. The WTO also expects global GDP growth to reach 2.6% in 2026 and 2.9% in 2027.

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7. ScienceTradeMarketsEquities

   Oct 8, 2026, 08:19 UTC

   Stock Market: Asia Weakens, Tokyo and Seoul Down

   The Asian stock market experienced weakness today, with Tokyo's Nikkei index closing down and hovering below 70,000. Seoul's KOSPI also slipped, losing 1.7%. The decline was partly attributed to rising oil prices and bond yields. Technology stocks were particularly affected, with Wall Street and debt weighing on them. The yen appreciated against the dollar.

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8. ScienceEarth

   Oct 8, 2026, 07:57 UTC

   

   University Entrance Exam Major Selection Deadline Today

   The deadline for selecting majors for the 1405 university entrance exam is today, Wednesday, October 16. Applicants can select up to 150 major options and must do so by the end of the day. This applies to both the national and student-teacher exams. Students who did not take the national entrance exam do not need to register.

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9. ScienceRegulatorsMiddle East

   Oct 8, 2026, 05:31 UTC

   Russia Shoots Down 868 Drones Over Multiple Regions

   Russian air defense forces have shot down 868 drones over various regions including Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Kursk, Lipetsk, Oryol, Rяazan, Smolensk, Tver, Tula, Moscow, Crimea, and the Azov Sea. The Ministry of Defense reported these incidents overnight.

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10. ScienceTrade

    Oct 8, 2026, 01:39 UTC

    

    Samsung's Record Q3 Profit Driven by AI Boom

    Samsung Electronics is set to report a record operating profit of over 100 trillion won ($765 million) for the third quarter, driven by strong demand for AI chips and robust memory business profitability. This marks the fourth consecutive quarter of record profits for the South Korean tech giant, significantly exceeding analyst estimates.

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11. ScienceAsia

    Oct 8, 2026, 01:01 UTC

    

    Trump to Honor Elon Musk with National Medal of Science

    President Donald Trump will award Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, the National Medal of Science, along with other leading innovators, at the White House's 'Science: A New Golden Age' Summit. This marks Trump's first time presenting these prestigious awards. Musk's expected award comes after a period of strained relations with Trump, but they have since renewed ties.

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